Best Lemony Mushroom Orzo Soup Recipes

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LEMONY MUSHROOM-ORZO SOUP FOR TWO



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Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta-and lemon livens up its mild flavor.-Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon juice and zest. Cook until pasta is tender, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY MUSHROOM ORZO SOUP



Lemony Mushroom Orzo Soup image

My grandmother used to make a similar classic Greek soup, avgolemono, every Sunday after church. Here's my version of her recipe. The kids and I came up with this variation while experimenting with different ingredients. I think my yia-yia would be proud. -Nick Haros, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 pound sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms
1 celery rib, sliced
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 large eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and celery; cook and stir 6-7 minutes or until tender. Add broth and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice and pepper. Gradually whisk in 1-1/2 cups of the hot broth; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until broth is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. (Do not allow to boil.) Top servings with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LEMONY MUSHROOM-ORZO SOUP FOR TWO



Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two image

Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta-and lemon livens up its mild flavor.-Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon juice and zest. Cook until pasta is tender, 5-6 minutes.

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